Day of Gastronomy

This past weekend I had a wonderful day of FOOD.

My first stop of the day for lunch was at an indoor market called, Marché des Enfants Rouges (Market of the Red Children). Don't worry, there aren't weird red kids running around, the name just references the general area; Quartier des Enfants Rouges. There used to be an orphanage in the area where the children would wear red coats and that's presumably how the name was created.

I managed to get there at the perfect time! I explored my options a little, there was the regular market selection of meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables but also surrounding the market were little restaurants. I happily chose a Japanese one which seemed to be making sushi that resembled the kind my Grandma makes for Christmas.

Eventually people began to surround me as a probably more appropriate lunch hour approached.

Voilà! Bon apetit indeed! It was the perfect lunch and in a great environment. My next stop for dessert actually wasn't too far off. About a 15 minute walk later I was at Stohrer. One of the oldest bakeries in Paris, founded in 1730.

I ate the pastry I chose too quickly for a photo. However, it was called a "Religeuse." Essentially a creme puff but filled with a very thick coffee flavored almost pudding like filling. I examined the inside of my mouth with my tongue for a while after finishing it. It had a very lingering taste and sensation.

Later that evening I gathered up some troops and tackled Pink Flamingo, a small French pizza restaurant chain.

A small but creative menu, I opted for Le Gandhi. A pizza that substituted the usual tomato sauce with Sag Paneer (curried spinach) and was topped with Baba Ghanouj.

Upon reservation, or good timing one can sit in the Volkswagen van parked outside the restaurant. With a reservation nearing the time my friends and I had sat down we decided to stay inside.

 Les pizzas!

Very content at then end of my day of fine dining.

-Michael